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Stop Eating Your Feelings

Turning to food for emotional reasons can lead to all kinds of health problems. Find out how to get a handle on it.

by
Aviva Patz

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Are you an emotional eater? Rate these statements on a scale from 1 to 5, with 1 being “strongly disagree” and 5 being “strongly agree.”___ 1. Fatty, salty foods help me de-stress.___ 2. Eating something soothes my anger.___ 3. A great dinner enhances my happiness.___ 4. Snacking helps me pass the time.___ 5. I turn to sweets when feeling sad.___ 6. I eat more when life feels out of control.___ 7. I often feel guilty after eating.

Scoring:7-14: You are probably not an emotional eater.15-25: You are an occasional emotional eater.26-35: emotional eating may be compromising your quality of life.